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A vacancy on the Jefferson County Board of Corrections has just become available due to a resignation by the individual who represents Golden on that board.

Golden City Council is looking for a good representative to appoint to the board. Applications are now being accepted through March 14.

Purpose of the Board

The Jefferson County Corrections Board carries out the intent and purpose of the Intergovernmental Agreement, which became effective August 28, 1983. This agreement includes, but is not exclusive of, screening offenders for placement in community corrections, coordinating goals for local community corrections, monitoring offender progress and program compliance, and oversight of contractual responsibilities for community corrections programs in Jefferson County.

Duties

Establishes policies and procedures for screening placements with facilities.

Recommends guidelines to the courts for “diversion” placements in community corrections facilities within the territorial limits.

Screens “transition” offenders referred from the Department of Corrections.

Short-term rental regulations now in effectNew short-term rental regulations are now in effect in Golden, the most noteworthy of which is the provision that requires short-term rentals located in residential zoning districts be occupied by the property owner of record for at least 10 months of the year and have a portion of the dwelling unit rented for less than 30 days. This may include duplexes or carriage houses if located on the same property that is used as the primary residence. Only one license will be granted per lot. A sales and use tax license, insurance, life/safety certification and parking requirements must also be met to receive a license.

Residents currently operating a short-term rental or wishing to do so, must apply for and receive a short-term rental license (residential zoned property) or tourist home license (commercial zoned property) to avoid a citation.

Learn more about operating a short-term rental and apply for a license using the new online application portal by visiting our Short Term Rentals page.

For help, call the new short-term rental call center managed by STR Helper at 303-479-3193.

Golden Sustainability Award nominations now open

Do you know someone, or possibly a business, in our community that strives to create a greener Golden? Now is your chance to recognize these individuals by nominating them for a Golden Sustainability Award. The City of Golden’s Community Sustainability Advisory Board (CSAB) is looking for nominations for the following categories:

• Student• Individual• Business• Community Group

Nominations are open through March 22. City Council will present the awards in celebration of Earth Day in April.

March 13 is the deadline for you to apply for a position on Golden’s various Boards and Commissions. This is a great way to not only serve your community, but also have a say in how decisions are made.

If you are interested in applying, you will need to complete the application form. You may be considered for up to three different boards on one application -- be sure to rank your preference on the application before submitting.

The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13. Be sure to save the date for interviews, scheduled to be held by City Council in the evening on Thursday, April 4. If you have questions, contact the City Clerk's Office at 303-384-8014, 303-384-8015 or clerks@cityofgolden.net.

About Golden

Golden, Colorado is rich with culture, outdoor activities, scenic beauty, thriving businesses, and friendly people, but the City’s origins are largely thanks to another valuable resource – gold. A small amount of gold discovered in Clear Creek attracted the area’s earliest settlers in the mid-19th century and Golden City quickly became an important supply stop for gold miners seeking their fortunes in the adjacent mountains. Farmers soon discovered the rich soil in the valley that is now home to the Coors complex, and Golden City further swelled as coal mining and clay extraction industries settled in the area, utilizing the region’s ample natural resources. Golden City became the capital of the federally recognized Colorado Territory in 1862, and the territorial legislature met from 1862 to 1867 in the building that is now home to the Old Capitol Grill restaurant. By the end of the 1860s, Golden City had been elected the seat of Jefferson County and the capital of the provisional Jefferson Territory. Locals were outraged when neighboring Denver snagged the honor of becoming capital of the newly formed state in 1876, but the loss of name distinction did nothing to dampen Golden’s vital growth – business was booming. Today, with the official name of City of Golden, the town continues to thrive. It offers residents and visitors an abundance of recreational, cultural and culinary opportunities. Come live, work and play with us in our modern town with an old west flair!

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Golden has 402 acres of open space and maintains 253 acres of parks right within the city itself.